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Brand
Series
Model
Generation
Modification
540i V8 (286 Hp)
Body Type
Sedan
Start of production
2000
End of production
2004
Powertrain
ICE
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank capacity
70
l
18.49
US gal
15.4
UK gal
Engine displacement
4398 cm³ 268.38 cu. In.
Power
286 hp (at 5400 rpm)
Torque
440 Nm (at 3600 rpm) 324.53 lb. ft (at 3600 rpm)
Drive Axle
Rear wheel drive
Top Speed
250 km/h 155 mph
Gearbox type
Manual
Number of Gears
6
Kerb weight
1585 kg 3494.3 lbs
Length
4775 mm 187.99 in
Width
1800 mm 70.87 in
Doors
4
Seats
5
Wheel rims
16
FULL SPECS
Economy
- Urban
17.7
l/100 km
13.29
US mpg
15.96
UK mpg
- Extra urban
8.9
l/100 km
26.43
US mpg
31.74
UK mpg
Speed
- Top speed
250 km/h 155 mph
Acceleration
0 - 100 km/h
6.2 sec
0 - 60 mph
5.9 sec
Engine Model
M62B44
Powertrain
ICE
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel system
MPI
Engine Location
Front, Longitudinal
Turbine
none
Engine displacement
4398 cm³ 268.38 cu. In.
Power
286 hp (at 5400 rpm)
Torque
440 Nm (at 3600 rpm) 324.53 lb. ft (at 3600 rpm)
Number of cylinders
8
Valves per cylinder
4
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
92 mm 3.62 in
Piston Stroke
82.7 mm 3.26 in
Compression ratio
10
Engine oil capacity
7.5
l
7.95
US qt
6.6
UK qt
Coolant
12
l
12.72
US qt
10.56
UK qt
Length
4775 mm 187.99 in
Width
1800 mm 70.87 in
Height
1435 mm 56.5 in
Wheelbase
2830 mm 111.42 in
Front track
1512 mm 59.53 in
Rear (Back) track
1526 mm 60.08 in
Ride height
120 mm 4.72 in
Drive Axle
Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears
6
Brakes
- Front
Ventilated discs
- Rear
Ventilated discs
Assisting system
ABS
Steering type
Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension
- Front
Wishbone
- Rear
Several levers and rods
Tire size
- Front
225/55 R16W
Wheel rims
16
Kerb weight
1585 kg 3494.3 lbs
Max. weight
2170 kg 4784 lbs
Luggage capacity
- Min. (seats up)
460 l 16.24 cu ft
- Max. roof load
585 kg 1289.7 lbs